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$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Repti Shedding Aid Spray for Snakes and Lizards
Product Description
Zoo Med Repti Shedding Aid is a spray that helps remove dry sheds from snakes and lizards. It conditions your reptile's skin and leaves a visible sheen, and Zoo Med notes it is long-lasting and works between sheds. Use it for shedding problems, as a monthly preventative, or on retained eye caps in snakes.
Benefits
- Helps Remove Dry Sheds: Aids in removing dry sheds from snakes and lizards during shedding, according to Zoo Med.
- Conditions the Skin: Conditions your reptile's skin and leaves a visible sheen after each application, as Zoo Med describes.
- Long-Lasting: Zoo Med describes the formula as long-lasting, working both between sheds and during them.
- Monthly Preventative Use: Use once per month or before your reptile sheds as part of its care routine.
- Retained Eye Caps: Spray directly onto retained eye caps in snakes; Zoo Med notes it will not hurt the eyes.
- Conditioning Ingredients: Formulated with glycerine, jojoba oil, and vitamin E acetate in an oil base, plus water.
- Made in the USA: Made in the USA, as shown by the USA mark on Zoo Med's product page.
Ingredients
Jojoba oil, glycerine, water, vitamin E acetate in an oil base, and solubilizing hydrotrope.
How to Use
Recommended-Usage Chart
| Use | How to Apply | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Shedding problems | Spray onto dry skin and rub in with fingers | As needed during a shed |
| Preventative | Spray onto reptile and gently rub into skin | Once per month, or before a shed |
| Retained eye caps (snakes) | Spray directly onto the eye cap | As needed |
| Ongoing problems | Consult a reptile veterinarian | If no improvement after two months |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and seek advice from your vet if you have any questions about your pet's health.
Usage Instructions
- Shake Well: Shake the bottle well before each use, as Zoo Med directs, to mix the formula.
- Treat Shedding Problems: Spray directly onto the dry skin of your shedding snake or lizard as needed throughout the shedding process.
- Rub It In: Rub the spray into the dry skin with your fingers to ensure it absorbs evenly.
- Use as a Preventative: Once a month, or before a shed, spray onto your reptile and gently rub into the skin.
- Treat Retained Eye Caps: For snakes with retained eye caps, spray directly onto the eye cap, as Zoo Med directs.
- Monitor Progress: If shedding problems do not improve after two months of use, consult your reptile veterinarian.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Consult a Vet if Needed: If the shedding problem does not improve after two months of using this product, consult your reptile veterinarian.
- External Use Only: For external use on reptile skin and eye caps only; do not let your reptile drink it.
- Handle Gently: Apply with gentle pressure and avoid pulling on shed skin that has not loosened on its own.
- Keep Out of Reach: Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets when not in use at home.
Storage Information
- Close Tightly: Close the spray bottle tightly after each use to prevent leaks and keep the formula fresh.
- Cool, Dry Place: Store the bottle upright in a moisture-free area away from direct heat and sunlight.
Shipping & Return
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What does Repti Shedding Aid do?
Ans: Zoo Med says Repti Shedding Aid helps remove dry sheds from snakes and lizards. It also conditions your reptile's skin and provides a visible sheen, and Zoo Med describes the formula as long-lasting, working between sheds as well.
Q2: How do I use it for shedding problems?
Ans: Shake the bottle first, then apply Repti Shedding Aid directly to the dry skin of your snake or lizard during shedding. Rub it into the dry skin with your fingers to ensure it absorbs well, and repeat as needed during the shedding process.
Q3: Can I use it as a preventative?
Ans: Yes. Zoo Med suggests spraying Repti Shedding Aid onto your reptile once per month or before shedding, then gently rubbing it into the skin. If shedding problems do not improve after two months, consult your reptile veterinarian for guidance.
Q4: Can I use it on retained eye caps?
Ans: Yes. For snakes with retained eye caps, Zoo Med directs you to spray Repti Shedding Aid directly onto the eye cap and notes that it will not hurt the reptile's eyes. Consult your reptile veterinarian if retained eye caps persist.
Q5: What are the ingredients?
Ans: The ingredients listed for Repti Shedding Aid are water, solubilizing hydrotrope, glycerine, jojoba oil, and vitamin E acetate in an oil base. Shake the bottle before use to ensure the ingredients are well mixed before spraying them onto your reptile's skin or eye caps.
Q6: Which reptiles can I use it on?
Ans: Zoo Med designed Repti Shedding Aid for snakes and lizards. It helps with dry sheds in both, and the eye cap directions apply specifically to snakes with retained eye caps. Contact your reptile veterinarian about use on other species before applying.